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The Bodyguard by Katherine Center

151 reviews

booklovebykay's review against another edition

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4.5

I just had such a good time reading this book. Early 2000’s rom-com vibes 😍 If you like the movies The Proposal + Miss Congeniality, read this book! I also love how the narration makes it seem like she’s talking to me 😅

Read this if you like:
💫 Fake dating 
💫 Only one bed 
💫 Early 2000’s rom-coms 
💫 Workplace romance
💫 Clean romance 
💫 Family relationships 
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deetabz's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

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nithyuh's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated

4.0

an actual good tiktok romance book

this was lowkey a combo of Ms. Congeniality and The Proposal
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dingadine's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.5

Cute little closed-door rom-com style read 😊 The banter between the main characters was fun & I think this is a great choice if you need something light, fluffy, & sweet (and yes, a good bit unrealistic, because all good rom-coms are). Language was overall pretty mild as well.
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roseleaf24's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Such a great read. My daughter saw the title and was unimpressed, saying it was such an overused trope. Then she read the description, and said, “Oh, it’s also the fake relationship trope? And role switching? This is actually original.” And read it immediately after I finished. Overall plot-wise, there was really only one surprise, but it was so much fun getting to the ending we knew was coming. The characters were fresh and lovable. Enough was said about the villains to know that they are actually round characters, but we didn’t spend too much time with it on the page. And it was so funny. Closed door, which I prefer and don’t mind handing to my daughter.
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salomegf's review against another edition

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emotional funny inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

3.5 stars if i forget the last 20% ever happened

The murderous stalker getting a better redemption arc than her best friend (who slept with her ex and then regretted it and profusely apologized for it) reeks of internalized misogyny…
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stormeno's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

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brittanylee0302's review against another edition

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emotional sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

This is my first book by this author. I know Center's books get a ton of hype so I had real high hopes for this book. I was really disappointed by this one. I found the characters so childish. Is Robby a 30 year old man with the mentality of a 15 year old? He was annoying, pathetic, and a real scum bag. Glen was equally as bad. I enjoyed Hannah as a character but felt like her & Jack could have built a stronger relationship throughout the story. I found the storyline kind of funny at first but overall, I just didn't enjoy this book that much. I listened to the audio & really enjoyed the narrator. I also felt like the grief was portrayed was really well, but everything else felt very lacking & childish.  
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thisbookisbananas's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Wow. I’m so glad I chose this as my first Katherine Center book. Everything in this just worked for me. It’s like Miss Congeniality with a dash of found family. (This is the third found family book I’ve read this month and the hits just keep coming!) I will say this has way more emotional experiences than normal rom-coms, but it absolutely worked. Dare I say it’s almost like Abbey Jimenez? Check CW if you are worried. I can’t wait to pick up another book by this author!
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the_quiet_reader's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This story was such a funny story! Fake Dating is one of my favorite tropes and I fully enjoyed it in this book! Honestly, this book really read like a rom-com to me.  There was a lot of humor and funny situations and a lot of romantic moments! 
 
Hannah Brooks is an Executive Protection Agent who has lost everything all at once, and isn’t sure she is even lovable anymore.  She is looking for escape and is stuck having to work this odd job with Jack Stapleton. 
 
Jack Stapleton is a world famous actor who is hiding in his grief over his lost brother and his connection to his family.  He comes out of hiding to care for his mother and is forced to work with Hannah to protect his family and himself from a corgi loving stalker.  
 
The combination of these two characters and how they almost 180’d each other’s perspectives was truly kind of inspiring! I really enjoyed reading their story.  I was on the edge of my seat at some parts, but it was truly very well written! Plenty of plot but also character moved as well.  
 
There is plenty of heavy material in this book, but also light-hearted hope and joy to balance it out.  I liked the balance and the idea that even when life is heavy, there is hope to be found.  This was my first Katherine Center book and I really enjoyed it. 
 
The only thing that I didn’t like (and my reason for 4 stars instead of 5) was the swearing.  There was a medium amount of swearing most of it being the less intense words; however, there were 4 uses of the F word.  It wasn’t a swear word every other word, just usually in the intense moments.  I, in general, believe that swear words are never really needed in books or otherwise, there are lots of other options. 
 
Regardless, I loved the story and would recommend if the swearing doesn’t turn you off. 
 
Content Warnings: 
Language: Explicit Language (F*** 4x, along with other words) 
Spice: Level 1 
TW: Alcoholic mother, domestic abuse, death of family members, car accident, nightmares, cancer, suicide attempt
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